Conquering Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

FANBOYS stands for the seven coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or items. Example: 'I like apples and oranges.'

Use 'but' to show contrast between two ideas. Example: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

Use 'or' to present alternatives or choices. Example: 'Would you like tea or coffee?'

Use 'so' to indicate a result or consequence. Example: 'It was raining, so we stayed indoors.'

Use 'for' to explain reasons or causes. Example: 'I went to bed early, for I was tired.'

Use 'nor' to connect two negative ideas. Example: 'I do not like apples, nor do I like oranges.'

Example: 'She plays the piano and sings beautifully.'

Example: 'He wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'